The Long Goodbye
Love's Struggle: Navigating the Long Goodbye
Lyrics
I know they say if you love somebody
If you love someone, conventional wisdom advises letting them go.
You should set them free
Expressing the difficulty of letting go, despite the advice.
But it sure is hard to do
Reiterating the emotional challenge of parting ways.
It sure is hard to do
Emphasizing the continued struggle in accepting the separation.
I know they say if you don't come back again
Refers to the belief that if someone doesn't return, it's destiny.
Then it's meant to be (so they say)
Questioning the validity of this belief.
Those words don't pull me through
Highlighting that such clichéd phrases don't provide comfort.
'Cause I'm still in love with you
Admitting a lingering love despite the separation.
I spend each day here waiting for a miracle
Expressing the anticipation of a miraculous reconciliation.
But it's just you and me goin' through the mill
Acknowledging the shared struggle between the two.
Climbin' up a hill
Metaphorically climbing a challenging hill, symbolizing difficulties.
This is the long goodbye
Stating that the current situation is a prolonged farewell.
Somebody tell me why
Questioning the reason behind the extended goodbye.
Two lovers in love can't make it
Expressing the irony that two people in love can't sustain their relationship.
Just what kinda love keeps breaking a heart
Pondering the nature of a love that repeatedly causes heartbreak.
No matter how hard I try
Despite efforts, admitting failure in preventing tears and sadness.
I always make you cry
Acknowledging a pattern of causing emotional pain.
Come on, baby, it's over let's face it
Suggesting acceptance of the inevitable end and encouraging facing reality.
All that's happening here is a long goodbye
Summarizing the situation as an enduring farewell.
Sometimes I ask my heart did we really
Ruminating on whether the love had a genuine chance.
Give our love a chance (just one more chance)
Expressing doubt about giving the relationship a fair opportunity.
But I know without a doubt
Acknowledging that the relationship has been thoroughly examined.
We turned it inside out
Describing the inversion of the relationship's dynamics.
And if we walked away
Contemplating the consequences of walking away.
Would it make more sense
Pondering whether leaving would make more sense.
But it tears me up inside
Expressing inner turmoil at the thought of not trying again.
Just to think we still could try
Yearning for another chance despite internal conflict.
How long must we keep running on a carousel
Metaphorically describing the relationship as a futile, repetitive effort.
Goin' 'round and 'round and never getting anywhere
Highlighting the lack of progress despite continuous effort.
On a wing and prayer
Describing the current situation as precarious, relying on hope.
This is the long goodbye
Reiterating that the current state is a prolonged farewell.
Somebody tell me why
Persistently questioning the reason for the extended goodbye.
Two lovers in love can't make it
Reflecting on the paradox that two lovers can't sustain their love.
Just what kinda love keeps breaking a heart
Questioning the nature of love that continuously causes heartbreak.
No matter how hard I try
Despite sincere efforts, admitting to causing pain to the loved one.
I always make you cry
Recognizing a recurring pattern of making the loved one cry.
Come on, baby, it's over let's face it
Encouraging acceptance of the end and facing the reality of the situation.
All that's happening here is a long goodbye
Summarizing the ongoing situation as a prolonged farewell.
Long goodbye
Repetition of the term "Long goodbye" emphasizing the enduring nature of the farewell.
Long goodbye
Reiteration of the persistent and extended nature of the farewell.
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